BHSU Spanish Program

Through the study of Spanish literature and linguistics, the Spanish Program at BHSU places an emphasis on oral proficiency. While classroom activities give the students a good working knowledge of the language, a Study Abroad program greatly enriches their educational experience.

Careers for people trained in Spanish are numerous. With the current international environment, businesses and government agencies are hiring Spanish speaking employees. For those choosing the education degree, schools need Spanish teachers.

The Spanish program program at BHSU offers:

Individual attention from highly qualified Spanish instructors

Excellent study abroad connections

The opportunity to participate in a multi-cultural student Spanish club

Faculties

I received an M.A. in Teaching Spanish as Second Language
and Ph.D. in Language and Literature Teaching from the University of Barcelona.
My interests and research are Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and Research
in Applied Linguistics to Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE).

"Knowledge of languages facilitates the understanding and integration to other cultures"

Edda Winkelman loves promoting the learning of Spanish language. She has over 14 years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language and as a second language context. Her experience in teaching Spanish is in both formal and non-formal mode and in national, international and multicultural environments. Edda also has experience understanding and supporting students coping with cultural shock and cultural adjustment.

She is passionate about the dynamics in the teaching and learning of foreign languages. She considers that the integration of the lexicon and the culture is essential to facilitate an effective communication and comprehension of the Spanish language.

Currently, she is pursuing a PhD at the University of Navarra in Spain. Her research, activities and subjects of investigation are on the lexicon and culture of teaching Spanish as a foreign language in the University Context.